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The bathroom humour phase

2013-05-22T18:15:00

Are poop and pee jokes suddenly hilarious to your kid? Welcome to the potty-talk phase.

How to help your child stop bedwetting

2013-03-07T15:30:00

Tired of hearing that your school-age kids will outgrow their bedwetting habit? Here's what you can do now to help your child's journey toward nighttime dryness.

Help! My Kid Says Penis in Public

2011-09-02T00:00:00

What do you do when your kids say embarrassing things in public?

Should my kid get an allowance?

2002-09-20T00:00:00

Learn when to start giving allowances and how much to give

The unambitious kid

2002-09-20T00:00:00

How to foster your child’s inner drive to succeed

Bathroom confidential

2011-07-06T00:00:00

What your child may not be telling you about problems in the nether regions

Weaning myths

2011-06-08T00:00:00

Here are some reasons why you don’t have to wean

Green diaper rash tips

2011-06-08T00:00:00

How to treat your baby’s diaper rash naturally

Top 10 ways to prevent and treat sore nipples

2011-06-08T00:00:00

Breastfeeding shouldn’t hurt. Here’s help if it does

ABCs of baby food

2011-04-11T00:00:00

Fresh and surprising news and approaches to your child’s first bites, from A to Z

The new baby sleep advice

2011-04-11T00:00:00

The Public Health Agency of Canada’s new suggestion for preventing SIDS has parents tossing and turning for no good reason

When kids swear

2011-06-08T00:00:00

Kids need to understand the impact of their words

Clingy kids

2011-05-11T00:00:00

“Don’t go, Mommy!” We’ve all heard that before. Here’s what you can do to help your attached-at-the-hip child

11 tips for making potty training fun

2011-03-14T00:00:00

Any parent who's been through toilet training has a tip or two for the rookies. Here are a bunch from some of our savviest readers

Does your child need glasses?

2011-03-14T00:00:00

How to tell if glasses or contacts are necessary

"You can't make me!" Discipline and older kids

2011-02-14T00:00:00

When it comes to tweens and teens, you really can't make them. Here's a look at how discipline changes along with your growing children — and why that’s a good thing

Decoding Kids' Nightmares

2011-01-10T00:00:00

An inside look at children's dreams

Parenting princess culture

2010-12-17T00:00:00

Is Cinderella bad for our daughters' future self-esteem?

The End of Innocence

2010-12-13T00:00:00

As your child grows older, something precious starts to fade away. One parent reflects on the loss — and the laughs

Eating Out with Toddlers

2002-02-13T00:00:00

Eating out with your child can be fun, if you do a little planning ahead

Should Kids Have Cellphones?

2010-11-08T00:00:00

Teaching children to understand the responsibility of a cellphone

How to Deal With Defiant Kids

2010-10-11T00:00:00

What to do when your school-ager stages a sit-in

Young Fashionistas

2010-08-03T00:00:00

Your child's fashion sense is...unique. What can you do?

Is My Child Ready to Stay Home Alone After School?

2010-08-03T00:00:00

What you need to know before you leave your child alone

Top 10 Preschool TV Shows

2010-08-09T00:00:00

Sure, you limit your preschoolers' time in front of the tube. But there are plenty of programs that do no harm, are fun and even help little ones learn. We consulted an expert panel and compiled our own Top 10 list

Social Lives of Babies

2009-09-07T00:00:00

Playful interactions help babies' social development

Help! My Child Has a Potty Mouth

2010-07-05T00:00:00

For many kids, nothing's funnier than using words that make mom and dad uncomfortable

How to Teach Kids to Stop Lying

2010-06-07T00:00:00

An age-by-age guide to teaching kids that honesty is the best policy

Teach Your Kids to Stop Interrupting

2010-06-07T00:00:00

Put interrupters on hold with firm rules

Is Earlier Better?

2010-06-07T00:00:00

Why are we so keen to put our kids ahead of the pack?

Is It Bedwetting?

2006-07-06T00:00:00

How to distinguish nighttime accidents from bedwetting

Afraid of BMs?

2009-11-09T00:00:00

It takes time for kids to get used to the toilet

"I Hate Bugs"

2010-05-10T00:00:00

Why are many preschoolers frightened of insects and spiders?

Learning to Ride

2009-05-11T00:00:00

Kids are usually ready for two wheels around age five

Why Does My Child Wet His Bed?

2006-07-06T00:00:00

Bedwetting causes and symptoms to watch out for

Safe Sleep

2006-04-06T00:00:00

Learn strategies to minimize the risk of SIDS

"I Can't Sleep"

2009-11-09T00:00:00

Anxiety can keep kids awake

Hush Little Baby

2008-02-13T00:00:00

Tips for soothing your newborn to sleep

Blanket Solutions: Kids & Sleep

2006-01-11T00:00:00

Tips from the pros on getting your kids — and yourself—a peaceful night’s rest

Balking at Bedtime

2007-12-05T00:00:00

Some kids fight bedtime even when they're exhausted

Precocious Friends

2009-12-07T00:00:00

Some children are in a hurry to grow up

Teaching Tact

2008-10-06T00:00:00

Tactfulness can be a difficult concept for kids to grasp

Tidy Toddlers

2007-08-31T00:00:00

Tidying helps toddlers build social and cognitive skills

Still Thumb-Sucking

2007-07-03T00:00:00

How to help your child give up the digit

Pesky Younger Sibling

2008-03-10T00:00:00

It's important to find activities that siblings enjoy together

"Girls are Yucky"

2008-05-12T00:00:00

Why kids prefer hanging out with their own gender

Just Ignore It

2007-10-01T00:00:00

Should you intervene? It depends on the circumstances

Un-terrible Twos

2008-09-08T00:00:00

Two-year-olds are more charming than terrible

Kids benefit from a little competition

2007-03-13T00:00:00

There's a lot to be learned from competition — as long as it's healthy and friendly

"You Can't Make Me!"

2009-07-06T00:00:00

How kids assert their independence through defiance

Top Temper Tamers

2004-06-01T00:00:00

How to put the squeeze on screaming

Are tweens growing up too fast?

2009-10-05T00:00:00

How help protect childhood for your preteen

Diaper Bag Essentials

2008-09-08T00:00:00

Wondering what you really need to schlep around in your diaper bag and what you can safely leave at home? Here's a quick list of what you should pack for your newborn before you head out

Junior Thieves

2009-03-09T00:00:00

Ownership is harder for kids to understand

School-age Snapshot

2009-08-04T00:00:00

It's often considered the golden age of childhood

Rejecting a Playmate

2008-09-08T00:00:00

Kids may not understand how much their rejection can hurt others

Toddler Nap Tactics

2009-07-06T00:00:00

Surviving the transition from two naps to one

The Guide to the Gappy Grin

2009-07-06T00:00:00

Answers to your most pressing wobbly-tooth questions

The secret to training kids to sleep

2009-04-02T17:00:00

Two psychologists say it’s not the technique you use; what’s critical is when you use it

Stroller guide

2009-04-06T00:00:00

From high-end to low-priced, we've found the sturdiest strollers for transporting pint-sized passengers

Those Amazing Hands

2009-05-11T00:00:00

Babies use their hands to explore the world

Discipline Guide: Attitude Adjustment

2009-05-11T00:00:00

When kids get saucy - or snarky - our own maturity gets put to the test. Here are nine tips for coping

Make Healthy Meals

2009-03-09T00:00:00

A nutrition expert and mom shows how to cook for your toddler